Apex Ammunition and 24.7 Hunt Introduce Cold Front Waterfowl Series

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Columbus, Miss. – Apex Ammunition and 24.7 Hunt introduce the new Cold Front™ Waterfowl series of shotshells in 12- and 20-gauge. Built through a partnership between Apex and 24.7 Hunt, Cold Front loads are engineered for the day waterfowl hunters long for – the first big migration push riding a cold front south.

Combining Apex’s relentless focus on performance with the authenticity and hunting culture of 24.7 Hunt, Cold Front delivers dependable results when conditions become unpredictable.

Featuring Apex’s premium graphite-coated, zinc-plated steel shot and a Limited Bore Contact WAD System, Cold Front is designed to maximize velocity retention, improve pattern consistency, and reduce energy-robbing friction as the payload travels down the barrel. The result is a cleaner launch, more uniform patterns, and greater confidence when birds commit.

“We’ve enjoyed a strong relationship with the team at 24.7 Hunt for years, built on mutual respect, a shared passion for hunting, and a commitment to growing our outdoor community,” said Jason Lonsberry, President and CEO, Apex Ammunition. “What makes 24.7 Hunt special is their ability to connect with hunters at every level while actively creating opportunities to introduce new people to the sport we all love. When the opportunity arose to build a product together, it was a natural fit. Cold Front represents the best of both organizations’ authentic hunting culture paired with Apex’s relentless pursuit of performance. We couldn’t be more excited to bring this product to market and look forward to seeing hunters experience it this season.”

“Every duck hunter knows the feeling of watching a cold front on the forecast. It’s what we wait for all season because we know it can change everything overnight. That excitement is what inspired Cold Front. We wanted to create more than just another shotgun shell; we wanted to build something every duck hunter could relate to before they ever pulled the trigger. There wasn’t a better company to bring that vision to life than Apex. They’ve built a reputation on producing dependable, high-performance ammunition when one shot is all that matters, and we had complete confidence they could deliver the same standard for waterfowl hunters. Reuniting with Apex made this collaboration feel like coming back home, and we’re excited to build on that relationship for years to come. We believe Cold Front combines the performance hunters demand with a story every duck hunter understands, and we can’t wait to see it in the marsh this season.” – Ranar Moody Jr., Founder, 24.7 Hunt

12 Gauge | 3″ | 1-1/4 oz | #2/4 Graphite-Coated, Zinc-Plated Steel | 1450 FPS
Retail Price: $31.99 per 25-round box

20 Gauge 3″ | 1 oz | #2/4 Graphite-Coated, Zinc-Plated Steel | 1300 FPS
Retail Price: $29.99 per 25-round box

Cold Front Advantage

  • Graphite-Coated, Zinc-Plated Steel Shot – Promotes consistent pellet performance and improved corrosion resistance.
  • Limited Bore Contact WAD System – Reduces friction for improved shot-to-shot consistency and tighter, more reliable patterns.
  • Improved Velocity Retention
  • Enhanced Pattern Consistency
  • Premium Performance – Every shell is loaded to the exacting standards that have made Apex a trusted name among serious hunters nationwide.
  • Built by Apex. Field-tested with 24.7 Hunt.

About Apex Ammunition: Driven by a passion for hunting and a relentless pursuit of performance and innovation, Apex Ammunition manufactures premium shotshells designed to help hunters experience their best shot. In 2017, Apex pioneered the commercial application of tungsten super shot (TSS): first with handcrafted waterfowl loads, followed by Apex turkey loads that have become legendary among hunters. Since those early days, Apex has grown rapidly, but the mission remains unchanged: to build the best-performing ammunition to help customers have the best hunting experience possible. From the first handloaded shell to every box that carries the Apex name, the standard remains the same. Performance first. Always. For more information, visit ApexAmmunition.com.

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Smith & Wesson Introduces the New Model 22 of 1917 Classic and Model 22 Classic Revolvers

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Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Select: SWBI), a leader in firearm manufacturing and design, today announces the release of two classic revolvers: the Model 22 of 1917 Classic and Model 22 Classic. Drawing inspiration from two of the most iconic large-frame revolvers in company history, these new offerings combine period-correct styling and heritage-driven features with the quality and reliability expected from a modern Smith & Wesson revolver.

The new Model 22 of 1917 Classic recreates one of the most historically significant military handguns ever produced by Smith & Wesson. Chambered in .45 ACP and built on a blued N-Frame, this 6-shot revolver features a 5.5-inch barrel, authentic half-moon front sight, original-style lanyard loop, smooth walnut stocks, and a moon-clip cut cylinder compatible with both half-moon and modern full-moon clip patterns. Designed for collectors, military history enthusiasts, and revolver purists, the Model 22 of 1917 Classic captures the spirit and appearance of the original service revolver while delivering the performance standard of today’s manufacturing process.

Also available starting today is the versatile Model 22 Classic, a modern interpretation of one of Smith & Wesson’s most recognizable military-inspired revolvers. Built on a blued N-Frame and chambered for both .45 Auto and .45 Colt, the 6-shot Model 22 Classic offers shooters exceptional flexibility through its multi-caliber cylinder design. Purposeful refinements, including a 4-inch barrel and serrated ramp front sight, provide enhanced handling and sight acquisition while preserving hallmark features such as the original-style lanyard loop, smooth walnut stocks, and moon clip compatibility. The result is a revolver that honors its heritage while delivering practical shootability for today’s enthusiasts.

Smith & Wesson is proud to release the Model 22 of 1917 Classic and Model 22 Classic – a celebration of the enduring legacy of two of its most iconic military revolvers. For more information, visit www.smith-wesson.com.

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SK Guns Introduces La Catrina: The Second Release In The Folklore Series

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SK Guns®, the Nation’s only series-driven, limited-edition manufacturer of custom firearms, is proud to introduce La Catrina, the second release in the highly anticipated Folklore Series. This exclusive, limited-edition run consists of only 200 Full-Size Government Colt 1911s chambered in the iconic .38 Super, making each pistol truly one of 200.

The Legend of La Catrina

Among the most iconic figures in Mexican folklore stands La Catrina, the elegantly dressed skeletal woman who has become a powerful symbol of Mexico’s celebrated Día de los Muertos, or “Day of the Dead.” Adorned with an extravagant feathered hat and an elaborate gown, La Catrina carries a graceful yet haunting presence that represents the eternal connection between life, death, and remembrance.

La Catrina originated in the early twentieth century through the work of Mexican illustrator José Guadalupe Posada, who created La Calavera Garbancera, a satirical skeletal figure mocking those who denied their Mexican heritage in pursuit of European sophistication. Renowned muralist Diego Rivera later transformed her into the elegantly dressed figure known today as La Catrina, immortalizing her in his famous 1947 mural.

Over time, La Catrina became closely associated with Día de los Muertos, celebrated annually on November 1 and 2. During this cherished Mexican tradition, families honor deceased loved ones with colorful altars, flowers, candles, sugar skulls, and offerings of food and drink. Read more

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XS R3D 2.0 Night Sights Now Available for CZ P-09 Nocturne Pistols

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Fort Worth, Texas – Owners of CZ P-09 Nocturne pistols can now upgrade their factory sights with intuitive, fast, and accurate R3D 2.0 night sights. Designed for self-defense, these 3-dot notch and post sets come with a green or orange Glow Dot front sight with tritium in the center. The dual-illumination design of the front sight makes it larger and brighter than the two rear tritium dots, driving focus to the front sight and downrange target. The wide rear notch design also provides more visible indexing for increased speed and accuracy.

“Our R3D 2.0 night sights give gun owners an edge over most factory sights by helping them get on target faster and more accurately when every fraction of a second counts,” said Addison Monroe, Digital Marketing Manager, XS Sights. “Improved capability and increased preparedness lead to greater confidence, and our goal has always been to give gunowners purpose driven tools to help them shoot better.”

XS sights are backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty. The company also offers a 12-year illumination warranty on all tritium products. For more information, visit www.xssights.com.

About XS Sights: XS Sights is known for making the fastest sights in any light. For more than 30 years, the XS team has created some of the most innovative sights on the market today for pistols, rifles, and shotguns. Whether used for personal defense or hunting, these sights are designed and built to be the absolute best for their specific purpose. American Made. Texas Proud. 2A Strong.

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A Convertible Roost Box for Small Owls

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As there was a bite of cold as we stepped outside this morning, it reminded us that small owls are migrating south among the multitudes of other birds. It’s time to check on our owl roost box again. Like many cavity nesting birds, small owls seek natural cavities in trees, woodpecker-excavated cavities, and big nest boxes to get out of the wind, to stay warmer, and for protection. Depending on where you live, you may have the opportunity to benefit a Western Screech Owl, Eastern Screech Owl, Northern Saw-whet Owl, or a Northern Pygmy Owl by providing a big roost box in your yard or at another location.

An example of a nest box positioned upside down so the entrance hole is at the bottom of the box. The extended roof was trimmed so rain or snow won’t accumulate.It’s all relatively simple, but if you are successful in attracting a small owl, you will never forget the experience, whether it lasts a couple days during a migration stopover, or throughout the cold season. What a memorable experience that can be! There is one catch though; it takes a little modification to improve on any of the “roost boxes” available on the market today. That said, you can use a “traditional” owl roost box, which is actually a nest box, renamed. So what’s the difference?

Recently, the idea of a creating a better roost box has been turned upside down – literally. Today, some birders are appreciating the merit of placing the entrance at the bottom of a roost box, and it makes perfect sense to us. During cold-weather months, it would be more beneficial to try to keep as much warm air created by the body heat of the owl inside the box. But because hot air rises, outdated “roost boxes” with the entrance hole at the top of the box permit the warm air to escape easier, instead of keeping it inside the box. By having the entrance hole near the bottom of the box, the bird’s body heat will rise and fill the roost box with warmer air, even if the small owl or another bird stands at the base of the box to look outside. Then, by adding a wooden rod for a perch inside the roost box, the bird can perch higher in the roost box, where the air is warmer.

This idea has transferred to nest box manufacturers on the songbird level, with a couple companies providing “convertible” nest–and–roost boxes. These boxes have a reversable front panel that can be used with the entrance hole at the top position during the nesting season, and in the down position during the cold-weather periods of fall and winter.

Who wouldn’t enjoy seeing a small owl using a roost box in their yard (Eastern Screech Owl photo by Kurt Hasselman).U Read more

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Millennium Treestands Redefines Ground Blinds with the Full Antler Shak Series

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Millennium Treestands, the name synonymous with continuous innovation, proudly announces its complete Antler Shak Series of ground blinds — the Antler Shak 7 Mag, Antler Shak 30/30, and Antler Shak 30-06. Together, the series sets a new standard in concealment and visibility, giving hunters a blind built for every style of ground hunting, from spacious multi-hunter hub blinds to a durable, adaptable all-arounder.

Built with a tough 600D brushed shell in Mossy Oak Country Roots, the 7 Mag and 30/30 are designed to disappear into the landscape while providing a spacious, tactically superior shelter for the modern hunter. Their integrated features, from silent blackout curtains to a robust hub system, deliver the ultimate combination of undetectable concealment, unparalleled visibility, and field-tested durability. The 30-06 rounds out the line with a heavy-duty, water-resistant soft-shell design and panoramic mesh visibility, built for hunters who need flexibility across rifle, crossbow, and vertical bow setups. Read more

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The OZ DOOM XL: Like the OZ DOOM, Only Bigger

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ZEV Technologies and WRMFZY reunite on a long-slide OZ9 built to run a match and get attention. Pre-orders open October 31 for two weeks only.

RIVERTON, Utah  – In 2023, ZEV Technologies and WRMFZY dropped the OZ DOOM, a custom OZ9 that brought streetwear attitude to a pistol built to win. Now they’re back with the sequel. The OZ DOOM XL stretches the formula to a long slide, loads the grip with tungsten and keeps the look that made the first one impossible to ignore.

Life’s too short to compete with ugly guns. The XL is built for shooters who care how flat the dot tracks and who want that performance in a pistol that stands out. It starts on ZEV’s OZ9 long-slide platform in 9mm, then goes heavy where it counts. The co-branded, launch-exclusive Gen 2 7075 aluminum grip is anodized in FDE and carries an integrated magwell, aggressive checkering and two top-loading tungsten weights that pin the muzzle down through recoil. A WRMFZY-branded DLC slide, cut for RMR or DPP optics, rides a DLC-coated frame and barrel. ZEV’s Fulcrum Adjustable trigger lets you dial pre-travel and over-travel to your own finger, and every spring in the slide is set up for this exact configuration. So it runs out of the box. Read more

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SCI and Its Chapters Commit $365,000 to Support Colorado’s Amendment 83

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Safari Club International (SCI) and its chapters have collectively contributed $365,000 to organizations supporting Colorado’s Amendment 83, backing an effort to establish a constitutional right to hunt and fish and reinforce the role of hunting and fishing in responsible wildlife management.

On Colorado’s November 3 ballot, Amendment 83 would establish a constitutional right to hunt and fish, recognize hunting and fishing as preferred methods of wildlife management, and preserve the state’s authority to regulate these activities for sound scientific conservation, public safety, and future hunting and fishing opportunities.

SCI and its chapters have directed financial support to organizations involved in the effort, including Colorado Wildlife Deserves Better, Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management, and Yes on 83.

Beyond their financial contributions, SCI chapters have mobilized at the local level, distributing yard signs, hosting events, and engaging their communities in support of the amendment. Together, these efforts reflect a coordinated commitment from SCI’s national leadership, chapters and members.

“The freedom to hunt is worth defending, and our commitment to Colorado reflects that,” said W. Laird Hamberlin, CEO of Safari Club International. “SCI and our chapters have invested $365,000 because we believe hunters and anglers must have a voice in the future of wildlife management. I’m especially proud of our chapters and members who are backing that commitment with action in their own communities.”

For SCI, the amendment represents more than a question of hunting and fishing access. It recognizes the longstanding role of hunters and anglers in wildlife conservation, habitat stewardship, and the management of healthy wildlife populations. Read more

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Barnett Hyper Raptor T-Rex Crossbow Gives Whitetail Hunters a New Edge This Season

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Tarpon Springs, FL – As whitetail season kicks into gear across the country, hunters are looking for every possible edge against one of the most wary game animals in North America. With the Barnett Hyper Raptor T-Rex™ crossbow, they now have a powerful, ready-in-an-instant option built to perform when a mature buck gives a hunter only a second or two to react.

One of the long-standing challenges of hunting whitetails with a vertical bow – whether compound or traditional – is drawing back without being picked off by a deer’s keen eyes and ears. Whitetails are notoriously alert to movement, especially mature bucks during the rut, and even a slight motion at full draw can end a hunt before the shot ever happens. This is where the crossbow shines as a tool for success in the deer woods.

Because a crossbow is already drawn and cocked, the hunter can remain completely still and ready as a buck works a scrape line or a doe feeds into range. This readiness provides a major advantage, and with the Hyper Raptor T-Rex™’s blistering speed, hunters gain even more confidence that their shot will get the job done.

The Hyper Raptor T-Rex™ offers a real advantage for whitetail hunters sitting a treestand or box blind, especially during the rut, when bucks can appear – and disappear – in seconds. With a compact axle-to-axle cocked measurement of just 7¼ inches, the Hyper Raptor T-Rex™ is easy to maneuver within the tight confines of a stand or blind, making it more controllable and safer to operate when a shot opportunity develops quickly. Read more

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Service, Gratitude and a Hunt to Remember

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After 20 years of service in the U.S. Army, combat veteran Kyle Tripp was honored through the SCIF Combat Veterans Hunt with an unforgettable experience at Union Hill Ranch in Texas.

Recognizing and honoring the heroes who risk their lives for our freedoms has always been a core tradition at SCI Foundation. Through its Veterans Programs, SCI Foundation pays tribute to their courage and sacrifice with meaningful opportunities in the outdoors.

In 2026, Kyle Tripp, President of the Alaska Chapter and a 20-year Army combat veteran, was selected for the SCIF Combat Veterans Hunt. His award included a three-day, two-night axis deer hunt generously donated by Union Hill Ranch in Kopperl, Texas.

A Hunt I’ll Always Remember

By Kyle Tripp

My hunt began September 25, and from the start, the food, hospitality and staff at Union Hill Ranch were outstanding. Everyone made me feel welcome, and my guide, Will, did a tremendous job helping me successfully harvest my first-ever axis deer.

The axis deer proved elusive. On our final morning sit, we got within range of two good bucks, but a clear shot never developed before they spooked. With one morning left, I asked Will if we could cover some ground and try a stalk. He made it happen, getting me within 100 yards of a fine axis buck. That opportunity led to a successful harvest and a memory I will always treasure. Read more

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